Oil Painting in Malaysia
Many people are looking for the best place to buy oil painting in Malaysia. There are many places that sell these paintings, but it is important to know where they come from and who you can trust.
In this article, we will share our take on what oil painting is, where to shop for good oil painting in Malaysia, and to also review some of the most important thing to consider before buying one!
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What is Oil Painting, the culture behind oil painting in Malaysia?
Oil paintings are made with various mediums, but the most common is oil. They are created by applying a thin layer of paint on to canvas or paper and then using brushes to apply more layers. Oil paints have long been popular because they offer brilliant colors and deep shades that make your artwork stand out from other artworks in galleries.
Oil painting in Malaysia are also popular because they are not only easy to transport, but provide a fantastic way of preserving memories.
Categories of Oil Painting in Malaysia:
There are also various categories of oil painting in Malaysia you can find in the market such as, Feng Shui Painting, Landscape Painting, Animal Painting, Abstract Painting, Pop Art Painting, Nature Painting, Religious Painting, Seascape Painting and the list goes on for a simple search term in Google Search such as Oil Painting Malaysia.
Today, oil painting in Malaysia are largely used as art inspiration, home decorating ideas, living room decor, art deco, wall decor, gallery, bedroom wall decor, home decor art, home decoration, wall art decor in buildings, and ultimately, space decoration.
If you shop around Kuala Lumpur, you’ll also noticed oil painting canvas are showcase in exhibition centre, walkways, public toilet, common area, commercial malls, offices, and just about any shop you can find.
Some of the art piece are also illustrated in the form of murals or wall painting. Not only does it looked appealing to art lovers, it also help to enhance the atmosphere of a space.
Certain design such as modern art painting or Abstract is the most commonly seen one.
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So now that you know what an oil painting is and why it’s popular, let’s go over some of the most important factors when deciding where to buy one in Malaysia!
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Things to consider before buying an Oil Painting in Malaysia
1. Where does your painter come from?
Unless you are simply looking for a cheap, low quality reproduced art piece for you home decoration, the artists will not matter. You can simply shop for one in E-commerce website such as Lazada or Shopee for a price below RM 200.00.
Artists or painter are the people who make paintings or drawings.
Knowing where your painter come from is important because it gives you exposure to other humanities subjects, relating them to draw conclusions and critical evaluation of different artworks.
The history behind artworks or paintings as at separate times helps to learn of different tribes and their cultures which ultimately leads to greater sense of appreciation for the world we lived in. Having their paintings displayed bring value and sometimes shares their philosophy of life. Some self taught artist possess better skills and tend to create way better quality art and the price and value in local currency Malaysia is between RM 450 – RM 20,000 depending on the size and complexity of each art.
2. Is it an original work of art or a reproduction?
A reproduce oil paintings or artwork will cost way lesser than a masterpiece paintings. Do check with your local business curator for the price. Original Masterpiece usually comes with a better quality artwork in terms of texture, style, and emotion placed within the piece of paintings. It is not hard to come by an original piece of artwork in Malaysia if you know where to look for.
3. What are the type of canvas used by artist?
Some art buyers aren’t aware of the importance of choosing a quality canvas as it affect the texture of Acrylic used for paintings
A fine canvas has minimal texture and can be almost smooth, while a rough canvas has a very pronounced weave. The choice of no grain, extra-fine, fine, medium, rough and extra-rough texture in a canvas affects the feel of painting and the final appearance.
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Worst still, some artist ignored using good quality canvas and sell at the price similar to artist that used higher quality canvas for their art.
It is crucial to understand what type of canvas used for a particular piece of artwork. If you can find an online E-store posting better quality photos of a piece of art showing the texture of art, and also mentioned the types of canvas used, this business clearly a better choice to go for. Or else, it may caused you to worry if the piece of art is purchased from an unknown store, where sign of damages will start showing up in the long run.
A quality canvas can cost between RM 200 to RM 3,000 depending on the size.
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3. What size and type are you looking for? Will this one fit in your space as well as match with other decorations that you have at home?
Once you found a piece of art you prefer, check with the local business on the service they provide, some services include wooden photos frame service, customised art, customised wall art, and several other different services available.
Consult from the specialist within workshops on whether the piece of art suits your house, and the form it comes with such as framed, or canvas will make a huge differences. Choosing the right oil painting in Malaysia to decorate your home can sometimes be difficult and confusing, we strongly recommend speaking to our specialist!
Lastly, if it meant home decor such as for wall art or wall decoration, do measure the size of the artwork. Our general rule of thumb is 1/3 of the dimension of your wall. Our advice is to make an actual visit appointment or online appointment to consult from sellers for the best design to select the best oil painting in Malaysia design that suits your wall.
4. Use a FREE wall art illustration, Canvy to help illustrate the piece of art in your living space or office space.
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5. Do they have any discounts available to buy now, or does the paintings come with Seasonal Sale Price?
Lastly, do check with local business if they have an actual art gallery. Visiting the art gallery helps to better identify the quality of each artwork.
We hope this guide helps you to find the best place to buy your next High Quality Oil Painting in Malaysia.
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